03.273
मार्कण्डेय उवाच॥
Markandeya said.
तावुभौ पतितौ दृष्ट्वा भ्रातरावमितौजसौ। बबन्ध रावणिर्भूयः शरैर्दत्तवरैस्तदा ॥०३-२७३-१॥
Having seen both those brothers of boundless energy fallen, then the son of Ravana again bound them with arrows endowed with boons. (03-273-1)
तौ वीरौ शरजालेन बद्धाविन्द्रजिता रणे। रेजतुः पुरुषव्याघ्रौ शकुन्ताविव पञ्जरे ॥०३-२७३-२॥
Those two heroic men, bound by Indrajit in battle with a net of arrows, shone like tigers among men, just as birds do in a cage. (03-273-2)
तौ दृष्ट्वा पतितौ भूमौ शतशः सायकैश्चितौ। सुग्रीवः कपिभिः सार्धं परिवार्य ततः स्थितः ॥०३-२७३-३॥
Seeing those two fallen on the ground, pierced by hundreds of arrows, Sugrīva, surrounded by the monkeys, then stood there. (03-273-3)
सुषेणमैन्दद्विविदैः कुमुदेनाङ्गदेन च। हनूमन्नीलतारैश्च नलेन च कपीश्वरः ॥०३-२७३-४॥
The monkey lord (kapīśvaraḥ) was accompanied by Suṣeṇa, Mainda, Dvivida, Kumuda, Aṅgada, Hanumat, Nīla, Tārā, and Nala. (03-273-4)
ततस्तं देशमागम्य कृतकर्मा विभीषणः। बोधयामास तौ वीरौ प्रज्ञास्त्रेण प्रबोधितौ ॥०३-२७३-५॥
Then, after coming to that place and having accomplished his task, Vibhīṣaṇa awakened those two heroes using the weapon of knowledge. (03-273-5)
विशल्यौ चापि सुग्रीवः क्षणेनोभौ चकार तौ। विशल्यया महौषध्या दिव्यमन्त्रप्रयुक्तया ॥०३-२७३-६॥
Sugriva, also, using the great herb Viśalyā empowered with a divine mantra, made both of them free from arrows in a moment. (03-273-6)
तौ लब्धसञ्ज्ञौ नृवरौ विशल्यावुदतिष्ठताम्। गततन्द्रीक्लमौ चास्तां क्षणेनोभौ महारथौ ॥०३-२७३-७॥
The two, having regained consciousness, the foremost of men, freed from arrows, stood up. With their weariness and fatigue ended, in a moment, they both became great chariot-warriors. (03-273-7)
ततो विभीषणः पार्थ राममिक्ष्वाकुनन्दनम्। उवाच विज्वरं दृष्ट्वा कृताञ्जलिरिदं वचः ॥०३-२७३-८॥
Then Vibhīṣaṇa, O Pārtha, seeing Rāma, the descendant of Ikṣvāku, free from distress, with joined palms, spoke these words. (03-273-8)
अयमम्भो गृहीत्वा तु राजराजस्य शासनात्। गुह्यकोऽभ्यागतः श्वेतात्त्वत्सकाशमरिंदम ॥०३-२७३-९॥
O subduer of enemies, this Guhyaka, by the command of the king of kings, has come from Śveta (the White Mountain) to your presence, bringing this water. (03-273-9)
इदमम्भः कुबेरस्ते महाराजः प्रयच्छति। अन्तर्हितानां भूतानां दर्शनार्थं परन्तप ॥०३-२७३-१०॥
Kubera, the great king, offers you this water, O scorcher of foes, for the purpose of seeing the invisible beings. (03-273-10)
अनेन स्पृष्टनयनो भूतान्यन्तर्हितान्युत। भवान्द्रक्ष्यति यस्मै च भवानेतत्प्रदास्यति ॥०३-२७३-११॥
With this, whoever's eyes are touched will see beings that are hidden; and to whomever you give this, you will see likewise. (03-273-11)
तथेति रामस्तद्वारि प्रतिगृह्याथ सत्कृतम्। चकार नेत्रयोः शौचं लक्ष्मणश्च महामनाः ॥०३-२७३-१२॥
Rāma, having thus respectfully received the water at the door, then performed the cleansing of his eyes; and noble-minded Lakṣmaṇa did the same. (03-273-12)
सुग्रीवजाम्बवन्तौ च हनूमानङ्गदस्तथा। मैन्दद्विविदनीलाश्च प्रायः प्लवगसत्तमाः ॥०३-२७३-१३॥
Sugrīva, Jāmbavān, Hanumān, Aṅgada, Mainda, Dvivida, Nīla, and the rest were generally the most eminent among monkeys. (03-273-13)
तथा समभवच्चापि यदुवाच विभीषणः। क्षणेनातीन्द्रियाण्येषां चक्षूंष्यासन्युधिष्ठिर ॥०३-२७३-१४॥
Thus, exactly as Vibhīṣaṇa had said, it happened. In a moment, their eyes became capable of perceiving that which is beyond the senses, O Yudhiṣṭhira. (03-273-14)
इन्द्रजित्कृतकर्मा तु पित्रे कर्म तदात्मनः। निवेद्य पुनरागच्छत्त्वरयाजिशिरः प्रति ॥०३-२७३-१५॥
Indrajit, having accomplished his task, reported his own deed to his father and then returned swiftly to the place of sacrifice. (03-273-15)
तमापतन्तं सङ्क्रुद्धं पुनरेव युयुत्सया। अभिदुद्राव सौमित्रिर्विभीषणमते स्थितः ॥०३-२७३-१६॥
Saumitri, remaining as per Vibhīṣaṇa's counsel, attacked that very enraged one who was coming at him again with intent to fight. (03-273-16)
अकृताह्निकमेवैनं जिघांसुर्जितकाशिनम्। शरैर्जघान सङ्क्रुद्धः कृतसञ्ज्ञोऽथ लक्ष्मणः ॥०३-२७३-१७॥
Then Lakṣmaṇa, having regained consciousness and greatly enraged, struck with arrows the conqueror of Kāśina, who had not performed his daily rites, desiring to slay him. (03-273-17)
तयोः समभवद्युद्धं तदान्योन्यं जिगीषतोः। अतीव चित्रमाश्चर्यं शक्रप्रह्लादयोरिव ॥०३-२७३-१८॥
Then a battle arose between the two, both desiring to conquer one another; it was extremely marvelous and wondrous, like that between Śakra and Prahlāda. (03-273-18)
अविध्यदिन्द्रजित्तीक्ष्णैः सौमित्रिं मर्मभेदिभिः। सौमित्रिश्चानलस्पर्शैरविध्यद्रावणिं शरैः ॥०३-२७३-१९॥
Indrajit pierced Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa) with sharp, vital-penetrating arrows; and Saumitri too pierced Rāvaṇi (Indrajit) with fiery arrows. (03-273-19)
सौमित्रिशरसंस्पर्शाद्रावणिः क्रोधमूर्छितः। असृजल्लक्ष्मणायाष्टौ शरानाशीविषोपमान् ॥०३-२७३-२०॥
Struck by Saumitri's arrow, Rāvaṇa, enraged, sent eight venomous arrows like deadly serpents at Lakṣmaṇa. (03-273-20)
तस्यासून्पावकस्पर्शैः सौमित्रिः पत्रिभिस्त्रिभिः। यथा निरहरद्वीरस्तन्मे निगदतः शृणु ॥०३-२७३-२१॥
Saumitri, the hero, took away his life with three arrows that burned like fire; listen to me as I explain that.
एकेनास्य धनुष्मन्तं बाहुं देहादपातयत्। द्वितीयेन सनाराचं भुजं भूमौ न्यपातयत् ॥०३-२७३-२२॥
With one arrow, he severed his arm holding the bow from the body; with a second arrow, he struck down the arm with the shaft onto the ground. (03-273-22)
तृतीयेन तु बाणेन पृथुधारेण भास्वता। जहार सुनसं चारु शिरो भ्राजिष्णुकुण्डलम् ॥०३-२७३-२३॥
But with the third shining, broad-edged arrow, he cut off the beautiful head—lovely, having a shapely nose, and resplendent with shining earrings. (03-273-23)
विनिकृत्तभुजस्कन्धं कबन्धं भीमदर्शनम्। तं हत्वा सूतमप्यस्त्रैर्जघान बलिनां वरः ॥०३-२७३-२४॥
Having slain Kabandha, whose arms and shoulders were severed and who was fearful in appearance, the best among the mighty also killed the charioteer with missiles. (03-273-24)
लङ्कां प्रवेशयामासुर्वाजिनस्तं रथं तदा। ददर्श रावणस्तं च रथं पुत्रविनाकृतम् ॥०३-२७३-२५॥
The horses brought that chariot into Lankā, and Rāvaṇa saw that chariot bereft of his son. (03-273-25)
स पुत्रं निहतं दृष्ट्वा त्रासात्सम्भ्रान्तलोचनः। रावणः शोकमोहार्तो वैदेहीं हन्तुमुद्यतः ॥०३-२७३-२६॥
Having seen his son slain, with eyes bewildered by fear, Rāvaṇa, afflicted by grief and delusion, rose up prepared to slay Vaiḍehī (Sītā). (03-273-26)
अशोकवनिकास्थां तां रामदर्शनलालसाम्। खड्गमादाय दुष्टात्मा जवेनाभिपपात ह ॥०३-२७३-२७॥
He, the wicked-souled one, having taken a sword, swiftly rushed upon her who was residing in the Ashoka grove and longing to see Rama. (03-273-27)
तं दृष्ट्वा तस्य दुर्बुद्धेरविन्ध्यः पापनिश्चयम्। शमयामास सङ्क्रुद्धं श्रूयतां येन हेतुना ॥०३-२७३-२८॥
Having seen him, Avindhya appeased the very angry one’s evil resolve; let the reason by which this happened be heard. (03-273-28)
महाराज्ये स्थितो दीप्ते न स्त्रियं हन्तुमर्हसि। हतैवैषा यदा स्त्री च बन्धनस्था च ते गृहे ॥०३-२७३-२९॥
As one established in a splendid great kingdom, you ought not to kill a woman. Indeed, this woman is as if already dead, being both a woman and held captive in your house. (03-273-29)
न चैषा देहभेदेन हता स्यादिति मे मतिः। जहि भर्तारमेवास्या हते तस्मिन्हता भवेत् ॥०३-२७३-३०॥
It is my opinion that she is not killed merely by separation from the body. Kill her husband only; if he is killed, she would be killed (destroyed) too. (03-273-30)
न हि ते विक्रमे तुल्यः साक्षादपि शतक्रतुः। असकृद्धि त्वया सेन्द्रास्त्रासितास्त्रिदशा युधि ॥०३-२७३-३१॥
For even Indra himself is not at all equal to you in valor; time and again, by you, along with Indra, the gods have been terrified in battle. (03-273-31)
एवं बहुविधैर्वाक्यैरविन्ध्यो रावणं तदा। क्रुद्धं संशमयामास जगृहे च स तद्वचः ॥०३-२७३-३२॥
Avindhya then pacified the angry Rāvaṇa with many kinds of words, and he accepted those words. (03-273-32)
निर्याणे स मतिं कृत्वा निधायासिं क्षपाचरः। आज्ञापयामास तदा रथो मे कल्प्यतामिति ॥०३-२७३-३३॥
Having resolved upon departure and laying aside his sword, the night-wanderer then gave the order: "Let a chariot be prepared for me." (03-273-33)
